To switch things up tonight, and keep it interesting (are you still reading these long daily posts?), let’s start the fourth idea in five day with a song lyric. “The sun went down on the Macdonald Bridge, I found you carrots in my fridge,” – Old Man Luedeke. As you likely know, I spent the first 18 years of my life in Nova ...

It’s been decided. The book all Rosslanders should read this year is Endurance by Alfred Lansing. “Endurance is the book for Rossland because Rosslanders do amazing things and carry on doing these things even when they seem impossible” said defender of the book, Mark Jeffrey, during the last round of debates. Riding the Bus...

An audit of forest planning, harvesting and road practices at Red Mountain Ski Resort found that the resort met the requirements of provincial forestry legislation, according to a report released today. "The board provides oversight for all types and sizes of forest licences," said board chair, Tim Ryan. "In this case, the ...

Think of the times when Rossland has most felt alive, and at its best. Did it involve drinking a beer while packed in with a bunch of friends at the ice bar, while watching the rail jam, a band or DJ? Did it happen on the side of a bobsled course? Maybe it was chatting with friends, while picking up fresh fruits and veggies...

Imagine that you, the decision maker, had literally hundreds of people’s experience, among whom, many have had to make this same decision, at your disposal to tap into. Imagine if for almost every challenge, issue, or opportunity that came up in your decision making realm, you could talk to a person who had been, there, done...

Entrepreneur Andy Morel explains how he would like to see Rossland City Council running and how he would work as a person in the team after being involved with provincial and federal politics. What made you run for council? I have a real passion for Rossland. I grew up in a small town and I love community. I was raised in a...

For Rossland City Council Meeting held November 10, 2014. Present:  Mayor Greg Granstrom, and Councillors Cary Fisher, Kathy Moore, Tim Thatcher, Jill Spearn, and (by telephone) Jody Blomme. Public Input Period: Christine Anderson of the Red Mountain Racers spoke to thank Council for their support of the snow-making project,...

Tim Thatcher wants to get a second term in council and hopes that the council can get its trust back with the new members. He is willing to work with anyone and wants to listen to what the people of Rossland have to say. How long have you been sitting in council? One term. What made you run again? Well, being elected the first...

Police are saying alcohol and seat belts may be factors in a fata crash in Rossland yesterday, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. "On Nov. 11,  at (6:53 p.m.), police were dispatched to a fatal motor vehicle accident in Rossland," he said. "When emergency services and police arrived, they found pickup truck had rolled...

You might know him as the owner of the Hardware store but John Greene is much more than that. Born and raised in Rossland he is filled with stories about the town and the ski hill.  How are you as a person? I’m ethical and honest. Basically I’m not smart enough to be dishonest or unethical. I have to follow the rules because...